Disputes over the security deposit are among the most common reasons for tenants to experience severe headaches at the end of their tenancy. If your tenancy is about to be ending soon you are probably wondering if you can reduce the chance of such disputes arising.
Proper end-of-tenancy cleaning could significantly reduce the chance of such disputes arising. Without further ado, let’s take a look at a few essential cleaning tips that will get you a quick release on your deposit.
1. Check your tenancy agreement
The very first step, and the most important tip we can give you is to carefully check your tenancy agreement and read through any responsibilities you might have described there for the end of your tenancy.
If there is something unclear make sure to communicate that with your landlord. The same applies if there is something added in there that you believe should not be your responsibility. You should communicate as much as possible as many disputes and be cleared out before they ever become a problem.
2. Consult any pictures in the inventory
Apart from important clauses that might state that you are supposed to freshen up the paint, or another task by default, the pictures taken and added to the inventory will be your best friend in getting your deposit back to you!
If specifics are not present in your agreement, you are usually required to return the property in a state similar to the one when you were moving in. These pictures could end up saving you money and providing useful guidance for what you should turn into your cleaning targets.
3. Start as early as possible
Once you know what is your responsibility to clean, plan your cleaning plan ahead and it should start at least a month or two before you move out. Why is that?
For one, planning will allow you to allocate time, and if it turns out that you don’t have enough of it, it can allow you to pick the best cleaning service for your needs.
Starting early will allow you to clean at your own pace, one step at a time. Not needing to rush will prevent a lot of mistakes that could result in property damage and will give you a chance for other valuable possibilities, like decluttering and resting properly, with a ton of time on your hands.
4. Communicate the cleaning tools with your landlord
Talking to your landlord will help a ton when trying to decide on cleaners that will not harm any items on the property. You might not always be able to identify a material and what is safe to use.
In some cases, your landlord will not only know that, but they can also point you to a specific brand they prefer and maybe even the specific cleaner itself. This will win you bonus points for being considerate and give you a cushion if your landlord ends up unhappy with the results.
5. Consider hiring a cleaning service
Calling in the experts is one of the easiest ways for you to receive a release on your deposit without any headaches. They have the tools, the expertise and offer insurance for a job well done, saving you a lot of nerves and time in the process.
Conclusion
Start planning for your end of the tenancy in advance – this will make it so much easier and painless than doing everything in just one week. If you have never done end-of-tenancy cleaning, consider the help of a cleaning service for partial or whole property cleaning help to make it easier for you and get you closer to your deposit release.
